Clinical Fellow (ST3+) in Emergency Medicine

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

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Job summary

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Foundation Trust (UHBW) are looking to grow our talented emergency team to drive an ambitious future vision of emergency care in the Bristol and Weston area. This is an exciting time to join our organisation!

Weston General Hospital is developing into a thriving hospital at the heart of the community. The Senior Clinical Fellow role is a newly created position as part of the Healthy Weston 2 programme which involves the development of safe, high-quality and sustainable emergency and planned care accessible to the local people.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and enthusiastic clinical fellow (ST3+) to join the Emergency Department based at Weston General Hospital, in Weston-super-Mare. You will have the opportunity to develop and grow, personally and professionally. MRCEM is essential for this role.

Weston General Hospital sees 50,000 - 60,000 patients per year. Our department is open 7 days per week from 0800 to 2200 hours. We are an enthusiastic team that is expanding and will result in a total of 12 Consultants, 15 Middle grades and 12 SHO's (F2, GP trainees, Clinical Fellow ST1-2). We also have a highly experienced team of ENP's working within the ED team. Our aim is to support successful applicants in their career choices, whether that is in gaining a training number or in gaining competencies that allow for a successful CESR application.

Main duties of the job

This role includes working out of hours and has incorporated paid timewithin its rota towards continuing professional development. This role forms part of the middle grade medical rota as an integral role within the department.

Providing direct clinical care to all patients
Formulate a diagnosis and develop a management strategy or plan for each patient
Provide patient management in accordance with Emergency Department protocols, practice standards and Trust policies
Provide clear and precise written and electronic documentation of patient care
Provide advice and support to junior doctors on all aspects of emergency medicine
Participate in the current shift rota pattern
Participate and lead on clinical audits

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Date posted

26 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,329 to £63,152 a year pa pro rata + enhancements

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-WD-4441-ZH-H

Job locations

Weston General Hospital

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 4TQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

GMC Registration
oAt least 24 months full-time hospital service as a trainee in the Foundation (or higher) grade
oNo unexplained career gaps
oAdvanced Life Support provider (or equivalent)
oFRCEM Primary and Intermediate or MRCEM A and B
oPrevious experience of working in critical care in the British Healthcare system (not observing)
oSpecialist Interest intent and evidence of interest

Desirable

oIntermediate EM/ MRCP/MRCS (Part 1) or equivalent
oOther membership, fellowship or diplomas

Skills and Abilities

Essential

oAbility to organise and prioritise workload
oGood communication skills

Desirable

oAbility to take on administrative roles within the Department

Knowledge and experience

Essential

oAble to assess, resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patients
oAble to participate as key member of cardiac arrest team
oUnderstands audit and governance processes

Desirable

oCompleted specialist skills courses (e.g. difficult airways, ATLS/APLS, ultrasound course, etc
oDesigned and / or completed audits

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

GMC Registration
oAt least 24 months full-time hospital service as a trainee in the Foundation (or higher) grade
oNo unexplained career gaps
oAdvanced Life Support provider (or equivalent)
oFRCEM Primary and Intermediate or MRCEM A and B
oPrevious experience of working in critical care in the British Healthcare system (not observing)
oSpecialist Interest intent and evidence of interest

Desirable

oIntermediate EM/ MRCP/MRCS (Part 1) or equivalent
oOther membership, fellowship or diplomas

Skills and Abilities

Essential

oAbility to organise and prioritise workload
oGood communication skills

Desirable

oAbility to take on administrative roles within the Department

Knowledge and experience

Essential

oAble to assess, resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patients
oAble to participate as key member of cardiac arrest team
oUnderstands audit and governance processes

Desirable

oCompleted specialist skills courses (e.g. difficult airways, ATLS/APLS, ultrasound course, etc
oDesigned and / or completed audits

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).